BOTTLED UP (2019)

Bottled Up (2019) is a satirical photo media/installation work as a part of my HSC Visual Arts Major Work; my creative vision was to imagine if Mother Nature would regurgitate our waste in six bottles branded by human ignorance and selfishness.

‘Bottled Up’ (2019) was recognised with the Brights Award in Graphic Design, an award which highlights emerging talent across secondary schools in Australia.

Higher School Certificate Band 6

My installation work explores the visual degradation of our existing planet through water pollution. Each bottle challenges aspects of environmental degradation, including global warming, the detrimental effect on marine species, major contributors to plastic pollution, single-use plastics, wildlife endangerment, and the environmental waste expelled by cruise ships.

All materials from this installation, from the plastic bottles to the vending machine, were recycled.

When will we begin to grasp the urgent cry that our oceans need our help?